Honest Ahanor

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Born
2008 (17 years old)
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Aversa, Italy

Position
Defender

Status
Active

Ethnicity
Black

Team Number
69

Height
6' 0"

Weight
172 lbs

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Team
Atalanta

League
Italian Serie A

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Description

Honest Ahanor (born 23 February 2008) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Atalanta.

Life and career
Ahanor was born on 23 February 2008 in Aversa, Italy. He has regarded Italy international Paolo Maldini as his football idol.

Genoa
As a youth player, Ahanor joined the youth academy of Italian side Genoa. During the 2023/24 season, he played for the club's under-15, under-16, and under-17 teams. He helped the team secure a 2–2 draw against Napoli on 11 May, 2025, scoring the first goal after a cross from Junior Messias which Ahanor headed on the post and got the ball to bounce on Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret’s thigh and into the back of the net.

Atalanta
On 4 July 2025, Ahanor signed with Serie A club Atalanta for a reported fee of €16 million, plus €4 million in bonuses. He signed a three-year contract with the club, the maximum length allowed as he is under 18 years old. On 30 September, Ahanor made his Champions League debut, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 win against Club Brugge.

International career
Ahanor is eligible to play solely for Nigeria. The son of Nigerian parents, Ahanor moved from Campania to Genoa at the age of one and developed entirely within the Italian football system. Despite being Italian by upbringing and cultural identity, he has never been eligible to represent Italy at youth level. Under current Italian law, children born in Italy to foreign parents cannot automatically acquire citizenship. They may apply only after turning 18, provided they have lived in the country continuously and legally. Ahanor’s case has reignited debate over Italy’s citizenship rules for second-generation immigrants.

Style of play
A left-footed defender, Ahanor mainly plays as a left-back. He can also operate as a center-back, central midfielder, and winger. He is known for his, versatility, speed, and strength.

Season Stats
7 appearances in the current 2025-2026 Season
1 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
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